Jahmai Jones said he feels the Boston Red Sox have grown this week, and perhaps he has a point.After Trevor Story's late homer led Boston to a win in the finale of its previous series, the Red Sox will look to capture the decisive contest of their current set on Sunday against the Tampa Bay Rays in St.

The Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays meet Sunday for the finale of their 3-game series. First pitch from Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Florida, is set for 1:40 p.m. ET.

Boston first baseman Willson Contreras left the Red Sox’s game Thursday night against the Texas Rangers in the eighth inning after being hit by a pitch in the area of the right hand.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Kutter Crawford was set to make a rehab start with Triple-A Worcester. But with the game being cancelled due to rain, per the Worcester Telegram-Gazette’s Tommy Cassell, the club faces a tough roster decision on the 30-year-old starter.

The Red Sox announced their pitching plans for the next series, and those might offer a clue about what they intend to do in the playoffs.

Red Sox activated RHP Tyron Guerrero from the 15-day injured list. The hard-throwing right-hander had been sidelined since the start of September due to right shoulder inflammation. The Red Sox will want to get him into at least a couple of games over the next week just to make sure that he shakes any rust off before the start of the postseason.

Red Sox pitcher Payton Tolle drew all the attention during the team’s annual rookie dress-up day after Thursday’s series finale against the Rangers. Boston won the tie 4-3, avoiding a series sweep on the road.